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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rory Dollard

England flex muscles to take control of opening Test

England’s Harry Brook bats during play on the third day of the first Test between England and New Zealand at Hagley Oval in Christchurch (John Davidson/Photosport/AP) - (AP)

England flexed their muscles with bat and ball as they built a commanding lead over New Zealand on day three of the first Test in Christchurch.

The tourists turned an overnight deficit of 29 into a 151-run advantage, centurion Harry Brook finishing with 171 and captain Ben Stokes adding 80 – his highest score in almost 18 months.

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